Los Angeles, May 10 — Academy Award winner Mikey Madison is set to star alongside Kirsten Dunst in the upcoming psychological thriller Reptilia, directed by Alejandro Landes Echavarria, known for his critically acclaimed film Monos(2019).The film, backed by Imperative Entertainment, Pastel, AF Films, and Echavarria's own banner A Stela Cine, plunges into the murky world of Florida’s exotic animal trade. Reptilia centers on a dental hygienist who becomes entangled in a seductive and mysterious underworld after an encounter with a mermaid-like figure.
The screenplay is co-written by Echavarria and Duke Merriman, promising a dark, atmospheric narrative that blurs the lines between myth and reality.
Madison, whose performance in Anora earned her the Oscar for Best Actress last year, continues her momentum with this gripping role. Dunst, known for her recent performance in Civil War (2024) directed by Alex Garland, brings further star power to the ensemble.
With Landes at the helm and a compelling duo in Madison and Dunst, Reptilia is shaping up to be a haunting exploration of obsession and allure in one of America’s most enigmatic settings.